Thanksgiving was a thanksgiving day

Thanksgiving Day Celebration at our home was especially fun and full of thanks this year as we had two very full tables and one counter.  Here two of the late dessert eaters are concluding their triple or quadruple option selection of desserts.  (we ate well).  Niece Kate was one of our guests and extremely popular with our younger set.

The youngest, Bentley, son of Melissa and Corey, was admirably patient with the interest expressed by these two and many others. Bentley did real well with all the commotion - and there was some - surprise surprise surprise.

Patt's brothers and a friend, Joe, from church and Melissa.  Joe and his wife have become regulars at our Thanksgiving gathering.

 Art, providing horse rides for Isaac and Luke, both boys enjoyed them as Art did in providing them.

One thing I noticed was that Melissa took full advantage of willing arms in holding Bentley.  Oh how I remember those early days of parenthood and being so glad for a little relief.

And speaking of relief.  Can you tell who is enjoying the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade from New York City the most?  Look closely at the couch. Yes indeed, that is Laura.  Shortly after this photo was taken I took the kids outside and Laura continued to enjoy the parade.

And no I did not see very much football at all, just a little of the Lions - Packers game.  I do need to do a blog about football watching with the kids.  They are avid students, especially … well more to come.